It’s already back-to-school time and that means new friends and a steady stream of birthday invites from your kids’ new classmates. Whether shopping for a specific birthday celebration or wanting to refresh your “stash” of birthday gifts you keep on hand for that last-minute invite, books from National Geographic Kids are a slam dunk choice — fun, budget-friendly, kid AND parent approved and great for boys and girls.
Here are a few of National Geographic Kids Books’ latest offerings that make terrific birthday gifts for kids of all ages, whether they are book lovers or reluctant readers:
National Geographic Kids Almanac 2019 – Best selling almanac for kids on the planet!! Kids love it because its curated and created just for kids and it’s packed with incredible photos; tons of fun facts, crafts, and activities; and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology, and more. New features include an updated “Fun and Games” chapter filled with all-new games, jokes, and comics; all new weird-but-true facts; “19 Facts for 2019” feature in every chapter; updated reference material; and cool stuff on topics today’s curious kids care about. Plus This year’s Almanac Challenge 2019 — Lions Forever! — encourages kids to get involved and make a difference. The focus is on highlighting the threats lions face and the importance of saving them. Kids are encouraged to visit natgeokids.com/almanac to create a lion poster and send a message with their entry about why they feel lions must be saved. Winner will receive a $500 cash prize!
Awesome 8 Epic – Want to know the who/what/where of the coolest stuff on the planet? Count down with this fun picture list book, featuring the 8 most awesome things in over 50 fun categories that are absolutely epic! Stunning photographs illustrate the countdowns that include such engaging topics as Most Ancient Mysteries, Amazing Mazes to Get Lost In, Seriously Cool Space Sensations, Most Mighty Miniatures, Funkiest Food Mash-ups, Most Fabulous Fairy Tale Fashion Pieces, Most Clever Creatures, Highest Altitude Adventures, and so much more.
Real or Fake? 3 – Can you detect a hoax from the real deal? See right through photo trickery? Spot the phony logic in a story in seconds? Kids put their sleuthing skills to work in this riotously fun book to see if they can find the truth behind bizarre stories, faulty facts, iffy lists, news headlines, and more. Check the Fib-o-Meter to find out! Complete with incredible photos and quirky collage art, this is another Nat Geo Kids book you have to read to believe…or disbelieve!
Extreme Records – Get ready to go the the extreme — it’s time to set the record straight! This book explores the most out-there records the world has to offer — from the tallest mountain to the deepest cave, from the smallest drone to the fastest trains from the the most dangerous thing underfoot to the most dangerous jobs around and from the oddest ancient creatures to the tinniest, deadliest and most extreme animals on Earth. In every chapter check out Case Studies, Spotlights and Creature Features; watch two extremes go head to head in “SmackDown Central” read all-out long-ago extremes in “Blast From the Past.” At the end of each chapter it’s all about fun and games: rank the extremes you read about, do some myth-busting and even try out a delicious ice cream recipe!
Little Kids First Big Book of Why 2 – Following up on the best-selling Little Kids First Big Book of Why, the next book in the hit Little Kids First Big Book series features even more of the endless “Why?” questions preschoolers love to ask! This charming reference book answers some of kids’ most burning “Why?” questions. More than 200 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring answers to questions like “Why do dogs sniff everything?” “Why do I burp?” and “Why is ocean water salty?” This book inspires kids to be curious, ask questions, and explore the world around them.
And, no gift is complete without a birthday card!:
National Geographic Kids Birthday Cards – Make birthdays magical with this book, filled with creative activities, cool tips, amazing photos and 30 cool pull-out birthday postcards.
Precious animal photos paired with heartfelt and funny (and pun-ny!) captions help kids celebrate that most special of days. Each card also leaves plenty of room for kids to craft their own messages to show friends and family how much they care. Content includes tips and tricks for writing fun and friendly birthday notes and being a good guest, as well as cute creature pictures to spread that warm, fuzzy feeling far and wide.
Giveaway
One lucky winner will receive all six National Geographic books highlighted above
Ends September 18, 2018 at 11:59pm est
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John says
“Which book would your child want to read first?” Probably “Extreme Records”!
Darlene Owen says
He would like Almanac 2019
Nancy says
First we would red the Little Kids First Big Book of Why 2. All these books look fabulous!
Anne Perry says
My child would read Real or Fake first,
mia dentice dentice says
I think my son would want to read Extreme Records first!
Sheila K. says
Real or Fake?
Peggy says
I would like to read Extreme Records first but they all are good ones.
Terri S. says
Awesome 8 Epic would probably be first to be read by my granddaughter.
Rania R. says
I would love for him to read the book real or fake. It sounds awesome !! Thanks for the chance.
Jana Leah says
Real or Fake. My niece loves all matter of facts & trivia.
Lesley F says
She would like Real or Fake
Julie Waldron says
They’d like to read Almanac 2019 first.
Marilyn says
I think my granddaughter would like to read… Real or Fake first.
ColleenMarie says
Real or Fake? 3
Jan Lee says
I think my great niece would like the National Geographic Kids Birthday Cards book and want to read it first 🙂
Dolores Miranda says
I know my daughter would probably read the Real or Fake book first!
Cassie Eastman says
I think my kids would want to read the Real or Fake? book first!
Ashley Chassereau Parks says
I think my kids would want to read the Real or Fake book first! They’d love these!
Edye says
Real or fake! Sounds cool 😀
tiffany c says
My daughter loves National Geographic books, we borrow them constantly from the library. I’d love to have our own set so she can read them to her heart’s content! She’s probably read the National Geographic Kids Almanac 2019 first because she loves to learn about EVERYTHING!!! Thanks for the chance and fingers crossed!
Susan Gillam says
My nephew would love the Extreme Records magazine.
Abigail Gibson says
I would choose Extreme Records first.
Christina Graham says
My son would want to read Real or Fake the most.
mary chapman says
first book of why!
Jeffrey says
Real or Fake is the 1st book to be read.
Terra Heck says
I think she’d first want to read Real or Fake? 3. Thanks.
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Katrina Weiss says
The Big Book of Why
gala says
My daughter would be happy with Real or Fake?
Daniel M says
probably the almanac
Laurie Emerson says
My daughter would want to read Real or Fake first as she loves facts.
Antoinette M says
My daughter would like Awesome 8 Epic.
Stacey McCrary says
My daughter would read Real or Fake first.
kathy pease says
I think extreme records sounds interesting
Leah Shumack says
My daughter would want to read Birthday Cards first!